PODCAST · society
Society is SUS
by Alexis R Blackburn
A podcast that dives into the societal norms placed upon us as we expierience this strange thing called existance. Psychology graduate student Lexi Blackburn discusses not only how societies expectations can create an unrealistic timeline that pre-determines our life, but also how they impact mental health. Take a step back and begin to question as you go about your day to day life as we attempt to navigate our way through this matrix. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexis-r-blackburn/support
Episodes
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what does home mean?
is it a place with family? a community? a partner? just you? home can have so many different meanings AND feelings. join lexi today as we discuss the journey of moving many places and having multiple homes. with moving we can learn about ourselves, our vibe, and ultimately make us so much more…
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anxieTEA
anxiety? we all know her. join us today as we discuss trends, 2016 music, the groundhog lying about spring time, and having anxiety. i mean how could we not? with mass consumption, information overload, survival, and the very rational concerns and fears the world imposes on us - we got a LOT to…
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we’re set up to be depressed
join us today as we rant about life. (what’s new). exploring how it’s easy to get mad at how we are forced to exist. are we depressed? or are we just exhausted from having to work long hours and be overcharged for rent? are we depressed or do we just have ONLY 2 days of the week to rest…
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it’s a no from me! (identifying energy takers)
join us today as we discuss energy takers! there are so many habits, addictions, people, traits, external factors that may not serve us - leaving us feeling drained. we can call these energy takers, devil energy, or just sh*t that doesn’t make us feel good. how often do we identify these and make...
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self acceptance over self improvement
join us today as we chat about how our culture is obsessed with improving all the time! do you find that you’re always trying to evolve and change? always trying to “fix” yourself and your weaknesses? While I think self growth can be awesome, empowering, and sometimes necessary - how often do we...
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sick guilt
join us today as we talk about getting sick and all of the complex experiences that come along with it in our silly little society. studies show that “nearly 65% of all workers experience stress, anxiety, guilt, or fear when requesting sick time from their jobs”. additionally, there is a societal...
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get to know me (bonus episode)
join your host today as we open the episode digging into systemic oppression & the trauma it brings! (booooo 🍅 👎🏼) then jump into some fun questions we found online to get to know lexi better for this weeks bonus episode 🌀🗣️ FOLLOW your host on Instagram: @lexblackb — wellness coaching with...
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it feels so scary getting old
when lorde said feels so scary gettin old - she wasn’t wrong!! but join us today as we discuss how aging can be seen in such a negative light in society when in reality, it’s just part of the experience and should be embraced. our worth does not decrease as we get older, where we should be in…
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the courage 2 b disliked
Join Lexi as we discuss a myriad of topics on this lovely Friday. From how healing is a privilege, to knowing that your ego is not your amigo - we jump into how we feel a lot is personal in this life, but so often, one’s behavior is a mirror of their unique set of experiences and emotions. Who do...
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relationships
relationships have a significant impact on our lives. people involved in positive relationships tend to not only be happier than others who aren’t, but also live longer. join lexi as we discuss community, relationships, and knowing who you are in this life…how to be the energy you want to…
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coping mechanisms
join your host today as we explore why and how we use coping mechanisms. lexi explores the concept of active vs avoidant coping and how moving with intention can go such a long way in society and in benefiting our mental well-being. GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON ODYSSEY MUSHROOM ELIXIRS:...
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2023 thots
join lexi for the final chat of the year. time to recap and answer some pre-written societal questions together! follow your host on Instagram: @lexblackb
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do not perceive me!
we are constantly evolving as humans - meaning sometimes our ideas will change, beliefs, looks, exc. instead of perseverating on how others may see us, embrace the power of evolution and our ability to grow throughout our lifetime. join lexi today as we discuss perception, non-negotiables, and...
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body image
what if cauliflower doesn’t wanna be rice? have we ever asked? join lexi today as we take a deeper dive into the world of body image issues. in society, we are made to constantly judge and be aware of our bodies, when in reality, it is such a small part of us. our inner critic often wants to keep...
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create more consume less
Join Lexi today as we discuss the concept of creating more and consuming less. In our society we have a plethora of content at our fingertips. One click and we can consume truly any media we’d like to. Try to channel the inspiration to put YOUR energy out into the world instead of always taking…
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survival mode
chronic stress…shes a real pain. join us today as we discuss how common it is for one to live in a state of survival mode. anxiety levels of being chased by a bear yet we’re literally just trying to work and pay rent. silly. donate to palestine: https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/. educate...
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nostalgia makes my tummy hurt
you ever see old snacks/toys from elementary school or something from your past and want to throw up? me too. join us today as we discuss how difficult it can be to live in the present. as humans we are always evolving and entering new ~eras~ ; we miss the past. we dream about the tomorrows. but...
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idk who needs to hear this but….(instant gratification & dopamine)
Hi team! (I need a fan base name for my…society sweeties?) Hm that could work? No absolutely not. Anyways Join Lexi today as we discuss how instant sources of dopamine come to us so regularly whether that be social media, 7 second videos, caffeine, alcohol, porn; but we’re often lacking actually...
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toxic healing & self help
Mental health on social media is now (luckily) bigger than ever. While it’s great to have tips, meditation encouragement, journal prompts, and self-help books so widely broadcasted; we can focus on “healing” ourselves…..a little too much. Join Lexi as we discuss how sometimes we just have to set...
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energy is everything
so true bestie. join me as we discuss a recent oracle card reading that really emphasized how we are so much more than physical beings. in a physical world full of societal norms, we are spiritual beings. the concept of energy has allowed me to push through & ~semi~ understand a lot of societies...
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winning isn’t everything
it’s easy to feel as if we are in competition with one another 24/7 — society is always pushing for more, pinning us against the other, & glorifying well…being “better” than others? Join us today as we chat how a winning mentality can influence our mental health and true “winning” comes from…
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black & white thinking
The drama! Join us as we chat about black & white thinking and how life can often present with big choices and thoughts that fall on a spectrum (as everything does). Being pulled in drastic directions is simply part of the human experience. So here’s to finding a happy medium, balance, and…
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it's ok to be disappointed
Feelings can be overwhelming. Join Lexi after a tough week of intense emotions and feeling very bummed to chat about accepting feeling disappointed. In a world that is constantly turning and stops for no one, it can be easy to want to push ourselves to get over something; to push our feelings in…
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WTF is a credit score
Seriously does anyone know?! Who are we in debt to? Where does it GO?! Today we chat about how to not take ourselves so seriously when we think of all of our life stressors such as credit scores, money, or our social status. Sadly, a lot of us in society are set up to work long hours to provide…
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You are NOT defined by productivity
After a week of less hours at work and feeling a little unmotivated, Lexi opens a discussion about how we tend to define our worth by what we have "accomplished." We are so much more as humans than our degrees, our jobs, our achievements on paper, and we should practice self love even on our low...
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Get Comfy w/ the Uncomfy
Being uncomfortable is not always going to feel the best as a human existing in society. We want to feel safe, confident, and sure of something. However, this does not always mean we are happy with these decisions or they are in our best interest. When we get uncomfortable and leave our comfort...
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Adult Hobbies!!
"Adulting" as we know it can present many challenges; working long hours, seeing the world through a new lens, taking on responsibilities we didn't have before, or having limited time to explore things we may want to try. As a child, one is encouraged to join a new club, try out for a team, and...
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Social Media
We have access to the world at our fingertips. Scrolling, comparing, taking selfies; all things that consume such a large chunk of our day. Join Lexi as she returns from a podcast and semi social media break to chat about alllllll the feelings surrounding this crazy thing called media. Is is a...
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Guess Who's Back in the House (burned-out)
Well well well what do we have here!? We are all so quick to prioritize all things society "needs" us to do, but when does this give us time for ourselves? 59% percent of Americans are currently feeling burned out in their day to day life; with work, school, or whatever your schedule consists of…
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Stand Up, DRANK
Alcohol is something that is SO normalized in our society. Bad week? Drink. Long day at work? Drink. Nice day outside? Drink. You get it. While the moderate consumption of something enjoyable and stress relieving is not the problem, the way it is pushed as a coping mechanism, the dependancy…
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It's Chill if You're Mentally ill
Join Lexi as we discuss removing the societal stigma behind mental illness. This should not be some taboo topic we are ashamed of admitting or simply talking about. SO many individuals struggle and it is viewed in a negative light, when in reality, it is a very common and real issue. We must stop...
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Sounds About White
Acknowledge. Listen. Educate. Empathize. Understand. Use your voice. White privilege is an innate ability acquired at birth; for ALL. No one is exempt from this. As white people, injustices are not faced for simply being. While all humans have valid struggle and no one is taking that away, no…
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Come Get Ya'll Juice
Alexa, play Kids by MGMT. Cute little babies, amazing right? Sure, but that does not mean all feel the same way. Having children is a lifelong commitment, and while some are ready to embrace that in stride; others may be completely turned off by the mere thought of it. AND THAT'S OKAY. Society...
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My Purpose is NOT Having One
What's your purpose in this life? Okay don't think too hard. Lexi discusses how she has struggled with this concept for years, as society always makes us feel as if we need some grand obvious purpose to define our life. Purpose can be eating a piece of toast, walking on the beach, singing songs...
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40 Hour Twerk Week
LACE UP YER BOOTS AND GRIND IT OUT SNOWFLAKE! just kidding. Working 40 plus hours? Every single week? At a job you do not even like?! Whew, sounds exhausting. Join Lexi as we discuss the potential harm this demanding schedule can cause and how we as a society can demand BETTER. While we may be…
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How to Lose 20 lbs in 2 Hours
You can't xoxo. Listen to a personal trainer's point of view on the fitness community. Today we chat about the societal fitness standards and how they impede on us all. We are given an image of what health looks like, when in reality health has NUMEROUS dimensions and is not always seen from an...
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Beauty is in the Eye of Everyone Else's Opinion
Come embark on a journey down the long road of toxic beauty standards. From detox flat tummy teas to only growing up with white barbie dolls, let's break down these toxic standards and norms. Beauty may be defined by society, but it is up to us to come together and break that. Take away the power...
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Gender Norms Are Lame
This week we dive into the complex world of gender. When you do not identify with the set of expectations society has provided for your biological sex, it can create some confusion and discomfort and often, mental health struggles. Sex may be the biological sense of how we were born, but gender…
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Authenticity? That's Hot
How are we expected to be ourselves when we may not even know what the hell that means? In society, we are constantly reminded what we SHOULD be doing and who we SHOULD be. We claim to live somewhere where being your independant self is encouraged, when truthfully, it seems nearly impossible. Our...
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MGMT Made me Question it ALL
On this introduction epsiode, we dive into what sparked this awakening and how society instills things that are rather f*cked up on us ALL. Living in a society that molds so much of our personal expectation, it can be hard to stray from the norms. On a weekly basis, Lexi will uncover damaging...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast that dives into the societal norms placed upon us as we expierience this strange thing called existance. Psychology graduate student Lexi Blackburn discusses not only how societies expectations can create an unrealistic timeline that pre-determines our life, but also how they impact mental health. Take a step back and begin to question as you go about your day to day life as we attempt to navigate our way through this matrix. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexis-r-blackburn/support
HOSTED BY
Alexis R Blackburn
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A podcast that dives into the societal norms placed upon us as we expierience this strange thing called existance. Psychology graduate student Lexi Blackburn discusses not only how societies expectations can create an unrealistic timeline that pre-determines our life, but also how they impact...
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